Who painted Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23?

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 was painted by Francisco de Goya in 1799.

Where can I see Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23?

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23?

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23

Francisco de Goya , 1799

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is a print by the Romanticist artist Francisco de Goya. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1956.269
Credit line: Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland

About this work

Overview

Those Specks of Dust, Plate 23 is a print by Francisco de Goya, created in 1799, and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a tall, pointed hat sitting on a ledge, examining a paper, while a monkey peers over his shoulder. The scene is set against a backdrop of scattered skulls and bones, suggesting a commentary on the transience of life.

Technique & Style

The work is a sketch-like representation, with the title hinting at the ephemeral nature of human existence. The man's hat resembles a fool's cap, introducing an element of irony to the scene.